Geology 101 - The Earth
Fall
2022
02
4.00
William Clement
M W F 9:05AM 9:55AM
UMass Amherst
47650
Hasbrouck Lab Add room 126
wclement@umass.edu
47628
Basic knowledge about the origin, nature and functions of Planet Earth: plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains; geologic time; water, waves, ice and wind in modification of landscapes; formation, location and sustainability of earth resources; the role of geosciences in society, and application of geoscience knowledge in problem-solving and decision-making. Excellent launching point for further studies in hazards, resources, water, climate, and sustainability. With lab and field excursions. (Gen. Ed. PS)
Open to Geography, Geology, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, and Natural Resource Conservation students. Geography, Geology, Earth Systems, Environmental Science & NRC majors should enroll in GEOL 101 Section 02
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.